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Monica wrote:

Hi, guys —

I christened my cousin's child eight years ago. I asked to be the Godmother (big mistake),
but I was only 16 years old. She accepted my offer because the Godmother she really wanted,
was a non-Catholic; so was the Godfather.

After years of mentoring the child, he did not recognize me as his Godmother but the other woman, the non-Catholic. His mother and I got into a disagreement regarding the matter five years ago and I haven't spoke to them since. Now that I am older, I want to do what is right as a Catholic.

  • Is it wrong for me to still disassociate myself from the child?
  • Is this a sin on my part?

Thanks,

Monica
  { Since my Godchild doesn't recognize me as her Godmother, should I disassociate myself from her? }

Mary Ann replied:

Hi, Monica —

Godmother is a spiritual relationship. You should model charity to your Godson.

The fact that he doesn't personally relate to you and relates to the other person does not take anything away from your role, which is one of religious guidance — helping the parents fulfill their role.

Mary Ann
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